Friday, February 19, 2016

Our Friend, Majestik, left his earthly home last night in the wee hours. He lost his courageously fought battle with brain cancer on Friday, Feb. 18, 2016.

Majestik was a faithful and loyal friend and right hand man to Joe Jackson and very close to Katherine and La Toya Jackson. He always defended Michael to the media and helped the MJ fans when possible. He was a special character. God broke the mold with Majestik. He was funny, flamboyant in his suit styles and colors and his booming voice always announced, "I am Majestik the Magnificent!" You could not miss his big, broad smile and he brought his own personal energy to MJ events over the years.

Many times Michael stated that over the years MJ fans around the globe had become his family. The MJ fans also bonded to each other intertwined forever by heartstrings of LOVE. First drawn together by a similar love for Michael Jackson and then growing and connecting as friendships grew connectingMJ Fans from countries far and wide... all nationalities, creeds and races. With Michael's passing Majestik many times was the MJ fan 'go to' person to relay information from and to Joe or Katherine.... many times correcting media misinformation or drama. In one interview in particular he very firmly set Nancy Grace straight by sharing the truth about Michael Jackson... debunking her crap with verbal punches... left and right... over and over. We thanked and cheered him for his efforts. He would not back down... where many were afraid to speak out... Majestik fearlessly opposed the lies about Michael.

Majestik was not a perfect human being. I don't know any family members who are... and that is exactly what he was... is ... to us in the MJ Community... FAMILY. We loved him in spite of his short comings as I pray and hope people will do for me... for all of us... one day when it's our time to go home. May each of us find the grace to love and forgive one another. And may each of us be so blessed as Majestik to have such love surround us in our lives and our times of need. Majestik you will never be forgotten. ♥

Our hearts and prayers also go out to all of Majestik's loved ones and close friends and most especially to Joe and Katherine Jackson who stood by Majestik to the end and helped him so much. God bless those who cared for Majestik in these last difficult years of illness. God bless you and may the Lord comfort you all through this time of grief. ♥

Majestik the Magnificent entertained many with his magic. Michael LOVED magic! He spent time with Majestic enjoying and learning his tricks. Majestik, thank you for sharing your magic with us... you lived a BIG life in your own special way of service to those you loved. God bless you and thank you for that. I'll never forget the time at a Halloween MJ fan party when I handed over my ring and wondered if you would make it disappear! I was a bit nervous and watched very closely to see where it would go and if it would reappear in the same place... we laughed and enjoyed that night so much.... and yes true to your word my ring was back on my finger safe and sound.

You will be missed... say hello to Michael in his heavenly home from us all! Share some magic tricks with him... make him smile for us. We will very much miss seeing you in June and August each summer and at Tributes and Premiers for all things Michel Jackson as we continue to keep Michael's legacy alive.

MJ fans across the world would like to pay tribute to Majestik and his dedication to MJ, the Jackson family and the MJ fans by enabling anyone around the globe who would like... to donate in his memory to the American Cancer Society. Feel free to join TeamMajestik! You can make your donation directly to the ACS at this link, no middle person. The cut off deadline for these donations is September. Support TeamMajestik here:American Cancer Society - Relay For Life

(Portions taken from an American Cancer Society post by Melanie Freeman)

We all know too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Each day we hear of another and another who is suffering from Cancer. This devastating disease has hurt so many and robbed so many and their families of long-lived happy lives.

'Relay For Life - American Cancer Society' is an opportunity to celebrate loved ones who have won their battle against cancer, remember those who are no longer with us, and also fight back against this horrible disease that robs so many of so much.... taken from this earth... gone too soon.

The donations made to Relay for Life help provide the information and tools needed to help reduce the risk of getting cancer or find the disease early, when it's easiest to treat it.

Through Relay for Life - American Cancer Society patients and families are provided a place to turn for help 24/7. Provides benefits from the progress being made toward finding cancer's causes and a cure and also provides lifesaving screenings and treatment. Please join 'TeamMajestik' and 'Relay for Life - American Cancer Society' in fighting cancer and consider supporting our fundraising efforts in Majestik's memory... by making a donation... no matter how small. Dollars raised bring us one step closer to a world with less cancer and more birthdays, a world where not another life is lost to the disease.

Thank you so much for your support!

Together, in Majestik's memory we will help finish the fight!

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Also you can purchase a luminary lantern and have a personal message to Majestik written on it. These lantern purchases go directly to our TeamMajestik donations for the American Cancer Society. These lanterns will be displayed in memory of Majestik at the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, Tempe, AZ on April 2, 2016. The cutoff for lantern donations is April 1st.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Betty Shares With Us Her Moments At Murray's Arraignment February 8, 2010

A Day with Dr. Death

by Betty

A call to action for all MJ fans had
gone out via the internet to protest against Conrad Murray’s Non
Arrest. Fans were now making plans to rally and stand together in
protest against the “Non Arrest” on arraignment day at the Los Angeles
Airport Court House. I had been one of the thousands of people calling
in and emailing to demand Conrad Murray’s arrest “in handcuffs” for the
murder of Michael Jackson, seven long months after his death.

I
had no idea that my decision to hold a sign and stand for Michael
Jackson would turn out to be a spiritual experience for me. I began to
doubt I should be there at all, so I prayed asking for direction. I was
also hesitant to make the drive there alone. Fear and anxiety had
loomed over me... but I wasn’t sure if it was the sickening feeling of
confronting Dr. Death or the not knowing where or what I was walking
into. Although the drive was more than an hour it seemed to pass in
just moments as I sang along with MJ the whole way... but as I reached
the end of the journey fear gripped me again. I was praying and asking
the Lord to help me as I pulled off the freeway and on to city streets.
Feeling not so sure that I would actually take part I sent up one last
request for an answer, some sort of assurance that I was truly suppose
to be there and… then so crystal clear over the loudly
playing MJ music that is the backdrop of my life…I heard MJ's voice
from This Is It. "It's an adventure. We're going to go places we've
never been before, do things we've never done before." All trepidation
lifted from me, joy literally filled my heart and determination took
root. Instead I now NEEDED to stand strong as an MJ Soldier of LOVE. Because of this experience and a few others I feel MJ is so truly in heaven with the LORD! The Lord confirmed it for me again that day as I heard MJ’s words ring in my mind. I now know beyond any shadow of doubt that MJ is with his heavenly Father.

I
arrived to find news crews and media from all over the world
everywhere. A plethora of cables, trucks, satellite feeds, antenna
towers and people just everywhere. Picking up my step I forged on up
the drive and as I approached the curve to the front entrance suddenly a
police officer barked “Mammm!” I looked around for the Mammm and
realized he was referring to me. Ha-ha!. The sheriff impatiently
repeated “Mammm” adding “PLEASE move to the side!” I did a quick side
step and turned my head to see and feel the heat from the front Jackson
caravan SUV glide by me. SUV after SUV motored up the driveway to the
court house. I tried to quickly raise my sign to show them my support. Heaviness began to fill my heart. I was to find out later that the 1st SUV was indeed Michael’s dark blue Escalade.

Quickly
I sought out familiar faces and found my wonderful, loving friends
from MJFSC (Michael Jackson Fans of Southern California)
were there at the front line. Every where I looked fans from other
websites and Face Book pages were there in support of Michael. Some
famous faces and every day people like me. Many new found friends with
one common thread of love that ties us inexplicable together. My friend
Robyn says “Each fan is a thread of a large tapestry woven together in
a shroud of love to protect Michael forever”. Before me were people
of all races, nations and creeds, there to stand as Soldiers of LOVE for
Michael Jackson, standing now for JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON.

As
I approached the front of the line, with sign in hand, where MJFSC
friends stood, a sheriff deputy instructed me to stay back on the other
side of the court yard. Signs were not allowed within 150 feet of the
walk way. I stepped back a few feet and lowered the sign. I was given a
red armband to wear by Heidi and we helped each other attached our arm
bands. Moments later the Jackson family emerged from their cars. The
entire court yard seemed to take a simultaneous breath in. It may have
been me but it was suddenly VERY quiet in spite of the clicking,
flashing and camera jockeying everything suddenly seemed to all move in
slow motion. The air was thicker and the grief was palpable.

First
Jermaine and his wife stepped out and began to move up the walk toward
the building, and then Joe Jackson who stood and waited for his wife
and family, Tito also waited at car side and extended a helping hand to
his mother, Katherine. Then Jackie, Rebbie and Latoya emerged along
with some of Michael’s nephews, family members and friends. Katherine
stood waiting for a moment or two for her family to gather around her
and then began the slow, painful walk to the courthouse to confront her
son’s murderer. I had the feeling Michael was at her side.

Oh how he loved his mother. Perfection is how he described her.
There were some fans who cried out “We LOVE you Katherine”,
“We LOVE you Jacksons”, “JUSTICE for MICHAEL”.

About
fifteen minutes later Randy Jackson arrived. At first everyone thought
it was Conrad Murray and the energy level immediately shot up several
hundred notches, then realizing it was Randy immediately another
collective breath out. Randy stepped from his car looking fresh and
sharp but clearly weary from grief. He too received the same
encouraging cheers of “We Love You Randy”, “JUSTICE for MICHAEL”. Then
while sitting in the courtroom on Twitter Randy told the fans: Sitting
in court & I'm sad. Those profiting most from my bro’s death: AEG,
Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega, Estate Executors r nowhere in sight.

We
all took to our posts to wait for Dr. Death to arrive and then 1 hour
later a white SUV pulled up. Was it just a coincidence a white SUV
taxied him to the courthouse? I remembered a white SUV many years
earlier in a slow chase by the L.A.P.D. down the 405 freeway as O.J.
ran for his freedom. Others made the same comment. If CM’s lawyers had
planned to bring him in on a white horse the plan had failed in our
eyes. It was a detail not missed by most. The energy level shot up. I
felt sick. My skin was crawling. I have never ever felt anything like
it in my life. There was a force taking over. I had chills; the hair on
my arms was standing on end. My feet left the ground as I sprang
forward toward him hoisting my sign.

The
justice on this day was quite different from the harsh treatment
Michael received in his lifetime. Michael was handcuffed, humiliated
and drug off to jail and he was completely innocent. This man admitted
to giving the fatal medication which killed Michael Jackson and Homicide
charges are already filed. I am hoping that at the very, very least
the sheriffs will have him in handcuffs. He however stays true to his
deceitful self and emerges from the car with his hands behind him and I
am asking everyone around “Is he in handcuffs?” Everyone is looking
and acknowledging “Yes he is in handcuffs!” Then he reveals as he walks
and swings his arms freely to the front and adjusts his suit jacket
that he is not hand cuffed at all.

We
the fans had promised the Jackson’s we would be dignified and handle
ourselves respectfully and I for one tried very hard to follow through
with that request and stay civil and calm but when Dr. Death walked
down the path I simply HAD to scream MURDERER!
MURDERER!! JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL!! Most all of us did! Some just yelled
WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL! I guess that would have been the more loving and
dignified thing
but I just couldn't muster it.

Everyone
could see him clearly. He is very tall. People began to talk about him
openly. I was disgusted he was not handcuffed. Somehow for me if he
would have been hand cuffed it would have been a sign that justice
would be served. Seeing him walking freely spoke volumes to me and it
suddenly hit me like a ton of bricks. The gravity of the injustice
extolled to Michael Jackson in his life and I began to cry openly. I
had my sign and hid behind it and sobbed for Michael. That is when a
journalist from Japan approached and behind my sign asked if he could
interview me. He was a kind, soft spoken man and told me in Japan,
Michael has many, many fans, which I already knew but hearing him share
it was comforting. He seemed to love Michael too. So I spoke to him
about my feelings and why I needed to be there as I cried for Michael.

The
media was interviewing all the fans. It was so crazy. Media frenzy at
every turn. I called in sick so couldn't let my face be seen on TV but
apparently when you want to hide from the pap they only get intrigued. I
realize now that I may have ‘possibly’ looked like Debbie Rowe hiding
with my blonde hair behind my sign. I think every one of us was
interviewed by news centers and stations all over the world. TMZ and CNN
ran live feed. I hid behind my poster most of the day until my son
called my cell and said "Uhh mom, I know you don't want to be seen but
you are on live feed on CNN right now and they are filming your face"
So I gave up hiding and helped to hold up the JUSTICE banner too. I was
very low key but was personally interviewed by Los Angeles, Japan,
South American and Australian news crews; those I remember but there
were more. I was dizzy there were so many. I declined many requests.
Most especially ALL of the Channel 7 interviews letting them know it
was because they hired Martin Bashir to cover this trial. Martin Bashir a
despicable man who I also hold accountable for Michael’s death, as
well as Tom Sneddon. They might as well have been in the room with
Murray that night. It felt good to voice that I have boycotted channel 7
because of Bashir’s dirty, twisted documentary and untrue, salacious
treatment of Michael Jackson. I am sure the reporters really could care
less about not getting an interview with a nobody like me but it felt
darn good to stick up for MJ and voice my opinion to someone from the ABC.

We
waited for any news from inside the court room, as crew after crew
photographed posters and banners and interviewed fans non stop for what
seemed like hours. I lost all track of time. It was a complete
whirlwind. I began to get a tiny glimpse at Michael Jackson’s life.
The non stop paparazzi frenzy that followed him everywhere was really
too much to bear. The delicate way you have to word everything so it
isn’t misconstrued or twisted. So much disregard for personal space,
wishes and privacy. My heart ached for him, his family, his mother and
his children.

Slowly
messages were passed from friends who won lottery tickets to sit in
the courtroom. The DA was asking for $300,000 bail. Not enough as far
as the fans were concerned. Then shockingly it was lowered to $75,000.
That was worse but better than the unfathomable $25,000. First no
handcuffs and then a drop in the bucket bail amount, we all wanted him
in jail NOW. Then the biggest insult, the end to this day of so
called justice is just so sad.

My stomach aches. My heart breaks. My tears flow.

The
arraignment is over. The judge sent the case "for safety reasons" to
L.A. court after a minor scolding. CM’s punishment for murdering the
biggest, most beloved entertainer in the world is:

1. He is no longer allowed to administer propofol.

What? Wouldn’t an anesthesiologist and not a cardiologist administer propofol anyway?

2.
Oh yes and the very harsh disciplinary action by the judge also
prohibits him from practicing medicine in California. Oh yeah that’s
right…hmmm… his practices are in Texas and Nevada. 3. He was ordered to surrender his passport.

4. The next court appearance is set for April, if continuances are not granted.

Like
a hot potato the judge said good riddance to the case and sent it
downtown. Slapped CM on the wrist & basically sent him out the
door. He arrived with bail bondsman in tow... paid the bail and left,
somehow smuggled out. A travesty!

MJ’s song “They Really Don’t Care About Us” springs to mind.

Let's all pray the next judge is an MJ lover

or at least a lover of common decency and

true justice.

In the end Michael’s family went out the back

door and the paparazzi ran to the back to

mob them and Katherine was practically

crushed. I felt so badly for her having to go through

such a terribly long and unbelievable difficult day.

Myself along with many other fans were rooted

where we stood waiting for the press

conference to begin. Several fans who only met

one another that day stood together to hold up
banners and signs for “Justice for Michael”.
We placed ourselves directly behind the
Conrad Murray’s defense team on a wall where we
were visible during the conference.

They said something about “If the prosecution had

any real proof of Conrad Murray’s guilt they would

not have taken so long to bring charges. Our signs
and chants calling for justice countered their
typical hype and posturing.

Michael’s
little brother, Randy Jackson, came out the front door, the same door
he had gone in upon arrival and escaped most of the paparazzi. There
was a sad and respectful silence in the courtyard as he walked through.
Then shouts of “I Love You Randy”, “Thank You Randy”, “We Love You
Randy” rang out. He very humbly waved to the fans and unceremoniously
climbed in the front seat of the limo with his driver and they left. We
waited and checked several doors but Conrad Murray was smuggled out.

Every
time I picture those police officers huddled around Conrad Murray
protecting him from the "fans" I just feel sick. How deeply I wish the
fans could have protected Michael Jackson from Conrad Murray and so
many others. I picture the raid on Neverland and the bruises on
Michael’s arms. I am certain of one thing… NO ONE in this life gets away
with murder…even if you manage to walk free on this earth.

You will answer to the ultimate judge! Your evilness does not escape God’s eye.

I
am feeling as if I will never stop, the world will never stop grieving
the loss of Michael Jackson. Evil tried to stop Michael Jackson but
has not succeeded. Will not ever succeed! Every fiber of Michael’s
being was all about LOVE and even in death he is STILL spreading his
L.O.V.E.

The tapestry of MJ’s LOVE grows more everyday as fans continue to connect
with one another all around the world,
brought together by love of Michael Jackson, and in so doing
one of his greatest desires to unite the world in LOVE is being achieved.